14/10 Minus 8/5, Solve 14/10 - 8/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/10 and 8/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/10 and 8/5?
The given fractions are 14/10 and 8/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/10 and 8/5
14/10 - 8/5
The LCM of 10 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 5 | 10, 5 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 2 x 1 = 10
= 14 x 1 - 8 x 2/10
= 14 - 16/10
= -2/10
= -1/5
Result: -1/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/10 and 8/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/10 and 8/5?
To subtract fractions 14/10 and 8/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/5.
2. What is 14/10 minus 8/5 as a fraction?
14/10 minus 8/5 as a fraction is equal to -1/5.
3. How to subtract 14/10 and 8/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/10 and 8/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/5 quickly.